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Category Archives: Growth of Grace Series
The Growth of Grace, Part 7: The Full Ear in the Corn
Mark 4:28; I Corinthians 15:10; 2 Timothy 1:12 First the blade, then the ear, after that the full corn in the ear. By the grace of God I am what I am. For I know whom I have believed, and … Continue reading
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Tagged Assurance, full ear in the corn, grace, growth of grace
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The Growth of Grace Part 6: The Maturing Believer
1 Peter 5:10; Hebrews 13:9; 2 Timothy 2:1 But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you. For … Continue reading
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Tagged grace, growth, humility, spiritual strength
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The Growth of Grace Part 5: Experiential Heart Knowledge
Romans 7:21-23; 2 Chronicles 32:30, 31 I find then a law, that, when I would do good, evil is present with me. For I delight in the law of God after the inward man: but I see another law in … Continue reading
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The Growth of Grace Part 4: Grace in the Ear, or the Young Believer
Ephesians 4:7; Mark 4:28 Unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ. First the blade, then the ear. JEREMIAH DYKE (1584-1639): It is a point that concerns us at all times … Continue reading
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The Growth of Grace Part 3: The New Convert Growing in Grace
I John 2:12,13; I Peter 2:2,3; Exodus 33:13 I write unto you, little children, because your sins are forgiven you for his name’s sake…I write unto you little children, because ye have known the Father. As newborn babes, desire the … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible, God's Word, grace, growth
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The Growth of Grace Part 2: Grace in the Blade, or, the New Convert
John 1:16 And of his fullness have all we received, and grace for grace. JOHN TRAPP (1601-1699): Grace is both a grace, and a vessel to receive grace. JOHN NEWTON (1725-1807): The Lord leads all His people effectually and savingly … Continue reading
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Tagged Assurance, conversion, faith, grace
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The Growth of Grace Part 1: Awakening Grace, or The Effectual Call
Ephesians 2:8; Mark 4:28 By grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God. First the blade, then the ear, after that the full corn in the ear. JOHN GILL (1697-1771): “First … Continue reading
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Tagged conversion, effectual call, grace, regeneration
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